Add 40/18 and 8/70, Solve 2 4/18 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 8/70

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 8/70

40/18 + 8/70 is 736/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
Add the two like fractions:
1400/630 + 72/630 = 1400 + 72/630 = 1472/630
1472/630 simplified gives 736/315
So, 40/18 + 8/70 = 736/315
In mixed form: 2106/315

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